risco de incêndio
1. A situation, condition, or factor that increases the likelihood or danger of fire occurring
The old wiring in the building is a serious fire risk.
A fiação antiga do prédio é um sério risco de incêndio.
2. A person or property assessed as having a higher probability of fire damage or loss
The insurance company classified the warehouse as a high fire risk.
A companhia de seguros classificou o armazém como um alto risco de incêndio.
3. The financial exposure or potential loss from fire damage in insurance terms
The company must insure itself against fire risk.
A empresa deve se proteger contra o risco de incêndio.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'fire risk' is a critical term used in property management, insurance, and workplace safety. In Brazil, building codes and safety regulations (such as ABNT standards) frequently reference 'risco de incêndio' in official documentation. Fire risk assessments are particularly important in densely populated urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where building inspections and insurance premiums are significantly influenced by fire risk evaluations.
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